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Re: SD1 .SYX File transffer

2005-06-04 by Claus

You use a SYSEX transfer utility to SEND the SYSEX files to the VFX. Depending if the original file was saved as a single program, a bank or whatever type the

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SD-1 Parts Wanted

2005-06-04 by falconjohnney

Hello, I recently purchased a used SD-1. The former owner was very rough with this machine and I need the following parts: Pitch Wheel/Mod. Wheel/Patch Select

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Re: SD1 .SYX File transffer

2005-06-03 by numaniod2005

... so, ... this message. I now know how to set up the synth to up recive .SYX files. I have downloaded The Lot file from the file section. I now have 46

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Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: 80's anyone?

2005-06-02 by Michael Lesko

Oops! Forgot two others that are completely done on an SD-1.....add these to my previous list Girlfriend - Pebbles My Perogative - Bobby Brown ... From:

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Re: 80's anyone?

2005-06-02 by Michael Lesko

Hey guys, Here s what I ve done that is all done on the SD-1. I have quite a few more but many of the synth parts are played on my DX7II and through a

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Re: 80's anyone?

2005-06-02 by numaniod2005

I have done Gary Numan s Cars & Are friend electric?. ... bunch of ... terrible ... compose my ... if ... the ... cartridge ... knows

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Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] 80's anyone?

2005-06-02 by mishon66@aol.com

Hey Michael I will do some trading with you, I have a few Dep mode covers I have been working on. Send me a list of what songs you have. Rich ... From: Michael

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SD1 .SYX File transffer

2005-05-31 by numaniod2005

Can I send .SYX files to my SD1 useing a midi pc interface lead. If so, how do I set up the SD1 to recive the files from my pc? Thanks.

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Re: SD1 Power up.(et disk drive)

2005-05-31 by cinesfloggingboy

More likely a bad drive, faulty cable or connection, or bad disk, IMHO . First try remaking the connections at the floppy drive and the power connectors.

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Re: SD1 Power up.

2005-05-30 by cinesfloggingboy

Try checking the fuses. There are 5 fuses the top two sometimes blow, if you have a bad connection on a ribbon cable. check those too. fuses one and two (

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SD1 and VFX-SD Floppy Disk Drive

2005-05-25 by David A Rodgers

I have an Ensoniq SD-1. The Floppy Diskette drive may be going out on it. Wondering if its possible to swap a floppy drive from out of an old Ensoniq VFX-SD

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Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] 80's anyone?

2005-05-24 by Michael Lesko

Quite a few songs really, I have them listed on my band web site if you want to have a look.... http://www.80sband.net Anyone else is invited to have a look

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80's anyone?

2005-05-24 by Michael Lesko

Hi everyone, Anyone here program any 80 s covers? Just curious. I ve set up a bunch of them and was hoping I could find someone to trade with (assuming my

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VFX vs. SD1 compatibility

2005-05-24 by falconjohnney

I have an emergency question. A SD1 has come up for sale in my area. I would like to know if I can plug my VFX sound cartridges into the SD1 and play my old

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RE: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Re: SD1 Power up.

2005-05-23 by tony johanson

Thanks for the quick response , but the problem i have is that my SD1 does not even reach the calibration page, all i get is the disk drive led light up

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Re: FreeDOS disk image?

2005-05-22 by numaniod2005

Can I get a midi lead with the game port connector on it or do i need the MIDI interface? ... feet ... Joystick ... of ... VFX ... about ... would I ... the

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Re: SD1 sequencer setup

2005-05-22 by numaniod2005

You need the sequencer OS disk to load the OS into the SD1. This should have come with the synth. Do you have this?

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SD1 sequencer setup

2005-05-22 by Oniel

i have SD1 and i dont know how to load sequense on it coz whenever i want to use its sequencer...its says... LOAD SEQUENCER and i dont have any sequencer sysex

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Re: controlling SD-1 with VFXSDII

2005-05-22 by Claus

Hi! The easiest way would be to arrange different sequences (with different patterns or even different drumsets) as a song, and MIDI-Sync the two. I don´t

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controlling SD-1 with VFXSDII

2005-05-22 by Sandy Lane

Hey, Ensoniq fans! Hoping someone can help me. I am using drum patterns on a SD-1 in a song sequenced on my VFXSDII. I want to use a different drum pattern in

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Re: FreeDOS disk image?

2005-05-21 by Claus

The cable length is no problem - MIDI cables can be at least 40 feet long!! The connector on your soundcard is the Joystickport, isn´t it? U can get a

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Re: FreeDOS disk image?

2005-05-20 by numaniod2005

I have now relocated the synth into the living room. but it s about 9 feet from the pc,It s on near nearest free wall space! What would I need to conect the

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Re: SD1 Power up.

2005-05-20 by Claus

BTW. there is a PDF in the FILES TOOLS section called ´VFX Cal Error Repair´ if U want to dig in to it!

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Re: FreeDOS disk image?

2005-05-20 by Claus

There are a lot ways to get sounds to Your VFX - U could also use a SYS-EX utility to transfer the sounds via a MIDI cable - thats pretty nice to, as U can of

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Re: VFX-SD System Error 137

2005-05-20 by Claus

Hi and welcome! If U press and hold [PRESETS] and then press [MASTER] Your VFX will show U the OS version of the synth and the keybord. Post the version of the

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Re: VFX-SD System Error 137

2005-05-20 by Claus

Hi, and welcome... Error 137 is (as U may have expected) a Bad Sequencer Data. You say U can´t load your seq. software. OK - do the following: Press and hold

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Re: SD1 Power up.

2005-05-20 by Claus

Hi... It´s ok to clean the contacts but... The best stable solution is to open up the VFX and detach the middle approx. 10 keys (unhooking the springs on the

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Re: SD1 Power up.

2005-05-20 by numaniod2005

Thats basicly what I said. ... VFX has two circuit boards ... together via a pair of headers. If ... thus, the VFX would simply ... the pins on the headers. It

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Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] SD1 Power up.

2005-05-19 by john bluhm

Hi Tony. I had a problem, like the one you describe, on a VFX. The VFX has two circuit boards which control each half of the keyboard. They are connected

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Re: SD1 Power up.

2005-05-19 by numaniod2005

Sounds like you may have an SD1 with the keyboard connection problem. Turn it off then try pressing the keyboard down in the middle around middle C. Then turn

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Re: FreeDOS disk image?

2005-05-19 by numaniod2005

I guess from the lack of response, know one can help me on this?. I should have stuck with my SY85. At least I could download sounds from sites and put them

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SD1 Power up.

2005-05-19 by tjiyf

I have a recurring problem on my Sd1, about 30% of the time when i power up the keyboard does not get to the calibation notice so the keyboard is not usable. I

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Hi.. and sorry for my lame test ;)

2005-05-17 by Claus

I just needed to see if my email was correct since the danish Yahoo told me my email was wrong ... well not anymore! I´ll return soon with some goodies...

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Re: FreeDOS disk image?

2005-05-07 by numaniod2005

I downloded the files now but when I click on install.bat it won t run. All I get is the massage The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS . I

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Re: FreeDOS disk image?

2005-05-05 by numaniod2005

Clicked on the link for this but all I get is the the message this Page cannot be displayed ???? ... Mine s gone ... I ... freedos ... a ... vfx ... pause ...

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